Eli Manning Birthplace

Eli Manning Birthplace, Date of birth: (1981-01-03) January 3, 1981
Place of birth: New Orleans, Louisiana
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Weight: 218 lb (99 kg)

Elisha Nelson “Eli” Manning (born January 3, 1981) is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He is the son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning and the younger brother of former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.

Manning played college football at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) after attending prep school at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans. He was drafted as the first overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers and immediately traded to the New York Giants, who in return gave up a package highlighted by fourth overall selection Philip Rivers.